The governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has solicited the support of the Federal Government towards developing the deep seaport at Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area and the blue economy potential of the state. He expressed the optimism that by collaborating with the Federal Government, a lot can …
Read More »Nigeria Delisted from Maritime Piracy Hotlist ~ DG NIMASA
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has said that Nigeria is no longer in the piracy hot list of the international maritime community. He made this known on Thursday at the 2024 Graduation Ceremony of the …
Read More »Coast Guard Will Enhance Enforcement of Maritime Laws in Nigeria~ Diri’s Aide
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has lauded the Federal Government’s plan to establish a Coast Guard Service, noting that it will strengthen and enhance the enforcement of maritime laws and regulations as applicable in Nigeria’s territorial and …
Read More »Bayelsa Canvases S’South, S’West Regional Cooperation on Tourism
Bayelsa State government has proposed a South South, South West regional cooperation for the development and promotion of tourism, with the hope that the initiative will receive more political and economic attention from key stakeholders in both geopolitical regions, especially in the context of globalization and regionalization. This position was …
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